Application by Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia (128V)
Citation: [2026] FWC 3293
What happened
The Communications, Electrical, Electronic, Energy, Information, Postal, Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia applied to the Fair Work Commission for a single interest employer authorisation. This would allow eleven employers, operating in the electrical contracting industry in South East Queensland, to bargain together for a new enterprise agreement. The employers include AppSelec Qld Pty Ltd, Klenner Murphy Electrical Pty Ltd, Fredon Industries Pty Ltd, LCE Queensland Pty Ltd, Nilsen (QLD) Pty Ltd, Perigon Pty Ltd, Q Electrical Services Pty Ltd, Resource Services Group E&I Pty Ltd, SDF Electrical Pty Ltd, Stowe Australia Pty Ltd, and Maco Electrics Pty Ltd. The agreement would cover employees performing electrical contracting work across various project types and locations.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission decided to grant the single interest employer authorisation. The Commission was satisfied that all requirements under section 249 of the Fair Work Act 2009 were met. This allows the eleven employers to proceed with bargaining for a new enterprise agreement covering their employees. The authorisation will come into operation immediately and cease after 12 months, unless extended.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to engage in multi-enterprise bargaining should understand the requirements for obtaining a single interest employer authorisation under the Fair Work Act. The application process involves demonstrating representation of employees, good faith bargaining, and comparability of operations, among other factors. The Commission's decision highlights the importance of a clear understanding of the Act’s provisions.
What it means for employees
Union members and employees should be aware of the process for enabling multi-enterprise bargaining. This can lead to improved terms and conditions of employment through a broader bargaining process. The authorisation allows for a collective agreement covering multiple employers in the electrical contracting sector.
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